Torre do Tombo National Archive | |
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Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo | |
Location of the National Archive within the municipality of Lisbon | |
General information | |
Type | National Archive |
Architectural style | Modern |
Location | Alvalade |
Town or city | Lisbon |
Country | Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°45′16.6″N 9°9′23.4″W / 38.754611°N 9.156500°W |
Opened | 1378 |
Owner | Portuguese Republic |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ateliers Associados |
Website | |
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The Torre do Tombo National Archive (Portuguese: Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo), commonly known simply as the Torre do Tombo ([ˈtoʁɨ ðu ˈtõbu]; literally "Tower of the Tome") is the national archive of Portugal, located in Lisbon. Established in 1378, it is one of the oldest archival institutions in the world.